Maryum Mehboobalmost 4 years ago

Plummer-Vinson syndrome

Plummer-Vinson syndrome is a condition found in people suffering from iron deficiency anemia for a prolonged period of time. It is more common in women and presents with dysphagia, atrophic glossitis, angular somatitis and esophageal webs. Treatment is done by treating the iron deficiency anemia, with the help of iron supplements. Picture above bows esophageal webs that helps in diagnosing Plummer-Vinson syndrome. Picture credit: https://www.cureus.com/articles/24080-a-rare-case-of-plummer-vinson-syndrome